my family the church
I wonder what would happen if I treated my family like a congregation?
1. We’d align our couch and chairs in rows whenever we watched T.V.
2. If my kids wanted to talk to me, they’d have to make an appointment.
3. I’d make special ‘visits’ to my wife. She’d make tea and we would sit and talk about gardening and the neighbours. Our time would conclude with me reading a Psalm.
4. We’d have tailor-made family envelopes printed. ‘The Mills family inc.’ would receive money from individual family members. The cash would be used to pay bills, my salary, and maybe a child in Spain.
5. We’d buy another house. A bigger house. Just so we could run programs.
6. I’d have separate meal times for each of my 2 children. I’d feed my daughter exactly what she wanted. Then she’d go back to her room. We’d have 25 minutes to get my son’s favorite meal ready. He’d eat, then wander back to his room.
7. When my kids were ready to leave home, and start their own families, I’d say ‘no.’ Then I’d send them to their rooms.
I don’t know about you but I’m ready for change.
